Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 10 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/3/2019 10:17 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:01 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB) Compare Sony Xperia 10 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

24 Advantages Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 32bit Octa-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2520 pixels31% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.5"30% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP56% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2.8" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.1" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
64GB (42GB available)	vs	+64GB (55GB available)31% More internal storage for applications and files
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)38% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
422 PPI	vs	+441 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 10+ I3223 (4GB RAM), Sony Mermaid	Galaxy S4 i9500 3G, Samsung Altius
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	2/27/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019	4/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73 x 167 millimeters (2.87 x 6.57 in)	69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	422 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (SDM636) (14nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5410 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509 (430MHz)	PowerVR SGX544 MP3 (532MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 147163 (v8) Geekbench: 1238 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (42GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (55GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 28, 29, 66)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.14µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Hall effect Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 1.0	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Navy, Silver, Gold	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • mDNIe • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3223)	Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.85W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.421W/kg (head), 0.543W/kg (body)